Forgiveness is central to Christianity. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells Peter to forgive, “not seven times, but 77 times.” And in the letter to the…… Read more “The Complicated Question of Forgiveness After Sexual Abuse”
Tag: Catholic Church
Courageous Conversation: Examining the Ripple Effects of Clergy Abuse in the Church
Last week Awake Milwaukee launched the 2021-2022 season of its Courageous Conversations series by discussing the ripple effects of the twin crises of sexual abuse and leadership…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: Examining the Ripple Effects of Clergy Abuse in the Church”
8 Tips for Talking with Your Kids About Sexual Abuse
As summer vacation draws to a close and many kids return to school, sports, and religious education classes, it’s a good time to remind children about the…… Read more “8 Tips for Talking with Your Kids About Sexual Abuse”
Awake Prayer Service Lifts Up Questions About Abuse in the Church
The crisis of sexual abuse and leadership failures in the Catholic Church has led many faithful people to experience a mix of painful feelings such as anger,…… Read more “Awake Prayer Service Lifts Up Questions About Abuse in the Church”
Dr. Kathleen McChesney: Transparency Around Clergy Abuse is “Absolutely Essential.”
Dr. Kathleen McChesney is a central figure in the Catholic Church’s efforts to address sexual abuse by clergy and religious leaders. She began her career as a…… Read more “Dr. Kathleen McChesney: Transparency Around Clergy Abuse is “Absolutely Essential.””
Publisher GIA Contacts All U.S. Dioceses About Catholic Composer David Haas
GIA Publications, one of the largest publishers of Catholic hymnals and sacred music in the United States, emailed all Catholic dioceses in the country last week, explaining its decision to stop Read more
What’s Happening with the Wisconsin Investigation of Abuse by Clergy and Religious Leaders?
Last week the office of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that it has received more than 100 reports so far in its statewide investigation of clergy…… Read more “What’s Happening with the Wisconsin Investigation of Abuse by Clergy and Religious Leaders?”
Update: Archdiocese of Milwaukee Will Not Issue Statement on Music by Catholic Composer David Haas
Readers of the Awake Blog know that we have closely followed the reports of sexual abuse by Catholic composer David Haas, known for songs such as “Blest…… Read more “Update: Archdiocese of Milwaukee Will Not Issue Statement on Music by Catholic Composer David Haas”
Yes, the Pennsylvania Attorney General Investigation of Clergy Abuse was Hard. But It Helped My Mom and Fellow Abuse Survivors.
When I look back on 2016, I realize what a strange and intense year it was for me and my family. It was the year that I watched the start of the Pennsylvania grand jury investigation Read more
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Raises Doubts About Statewide Clergy Abuse Investigation, Awake Responds
Earlier this month, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee sent a 12-page letter to Wisconsin attorney general Josh Kaul, expressing objections to the Department of Justice investigation of sexual…… Read more “Archdiocese of Milwaukee Raises Doubts About Statewide Clergy Abuse Investigation, Awake Responds”
